Electric scintillating jeweler&#39;s advertising device



A. E. GOVER July 29, 1939.,

ELECTRIC SCII ITILLATING JEWELERS ADVERTISING DEVICE Fil ed Sept. 5,1928 iNYENTOR .R E V o G E n E R F L n WITNESSES J. STREHL; %&mmmm

Patented July 29, 1930 UNITE ALFRED E. covnn, or" GLENDALE, CALIFORNIAELECTRIC SGINTILLATING JEWELERS ADVERTISING DEVICE i i 7 Applicationfiled September facets representing a precious stone such as a diamondand mount the same .in a case having wings adapted for attachment to aframe. In this invention said setting comprising a hollow case adaptedto contain'electrio lights, is separately connected with a circuitthrough thermal flashing switches.

In carrying out this invention in the pre ferred form, I provide acircular case having an enlargement at one side and a gap in saidenlargement in which I mount the setting and its jewel; and I providesaid case with a channel or channels on the inside thereof and with oneor more holes opening portions of the jewel with the result that whenthe current is turned on, the lamps send intermittent flashes throughdistinct and different areas of the jewel, thus making the jewel presentto the eye scintillations resembling scintillations from a cut diamondor other precious stone.

To further heighten the effect, I provide in said compartments, electriclamps having globes of diil'erent colors, such as red, green and yellow,together with a transparent globe through which latter the full whitelight of the lamp will be directed to the 4.5 jewel.

The invention includes the combination with the frame, of the hollowsetting case and lamps of different color values in such case.

g It is understood that I do not limit myself PATENT. OFFICE 5, 1928.Serial No. 304,156.

to the specific form of the setting, the shape of the frame, the number,or the colors of the lamps, nor the number or shape of the compartmentsin the setting, as the invention is applicable in various ways and toframes representing various forms of rings, brooches, andother kinds ofjewelry.

An advantage of this invention is that the scintillations of differentcolored lights will give the appearance of a real diamond to a jeweloflargesize so as to awaken interest and wonder in the mind of thepasserby and thus call attention to the jewelry display in the window.Other objects, advantages and features of invention inayappear from theaccompanying drawing, the subjoined detailed description and theappended claims. The accompanying drawing illustrates the invention. lFigure 1 is a view of the invent-ion applied in the form of a ring, asthesam'e might ap pear to one viewing it displayed in a jewelers window.j '1 Fig. 2 is a view at right angles to Fig. 1, showing one'form ofconstruction of the in- ;vention in which the display consists of a ringpresenting the appearance of the ring shown in Fig. 1. Parts are brokenaway to expose parts that would otherwise be hidden. Fig. 3 is anenlarged front elevation of the setting and part of the frame and theleads shown in Fig. 2. Dotted lines, indicate the lamps behind thejewel.

Fig. 4 is a section on line a, Fig. 2, looking out in the; direction ofthe arrows.

Fig.6 is a section online indicated at a Fig. l. K

Fig; 6 is a section on line m Figs. i and 5. Fig. 7 is an enlarged viewin section on line 17 Fig. 2.

In the preferred form, and as shown, the frame 1 is an opaque circlet torepresent a finger ring, and the setting 2 is an opaque case formed witha chamber 3having a front opening a forming a seat in which is set thetranslucent jewel 5 having facets 6. 7 is an opaque closure for the rearof the. case. 8

' is an opaque partition forming compartments 9 in which are disposedelectric lamps as at otherwise secured together at the central joint 24.

In practise the closure 7 may be formed integral with the partition 8'which is shown in the form of a cross fitting friction tight 1 in thecase, thus forming four compartments in the chamber and permittingaccess to the chamber for the purpose of installing, withdrawing andreplacing the lamps. The closure may have ears 25 under which aninstrument may be inserted for the purpose of removing the closure.

After the device is installed, all or any of the lights may be manuallyturned on and off, and the operation of the thermal switchesautomatically causes the lamps to intermittently illuminate theirspecific compartments and the light therefrom is refracted throughtljife jewel and gives therequired scintillating e ect.

rear of the case; an opaque partition, that forms compartments forelectric lamps; an opaque screen through which leads may pass forconnection with lamps in said compartments; said compartments being opento said seat; and a translucent jewel in said seat.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand at Los Angeles,California, this 30th day of August, 1928.

' ALFRED E. GOVER.

The jewel shown in the drawing is made of clear glass-cut to represent adiamond and the intermittent flashes from the lamps of different colorscause the through the jewel to display flashes of different colors, thusgiving the appearance of a pure large brilliant diamond.

I claim: I v a o 1. An advertising device comprising a case havingpartitions therein; a jewel in one side of the case; partitions in thecase forming chambers open to the jewel; electric light means in thechambers; electrical conductors carried by the framev and connected tothe lights; means closing the case; means concealing the electricconductors and thermal flash means for causing the lights to flash inthe chambers independently of each other.

2. A frame having a gap in one side thereof; a case closing the gap andprovided with a translucent jewel having exterior facets open to theinterior of the casing; partitions in the case; a series of intermittentflashing electric lamps in the spaces between the partitions arranged tothrow their light through the jewel; electric conductors'concealed inthe frame and connected to the lamps for intermittently and separatelyilluminating different areas of the inner face of thejewel. 3. In adevice of the character set forth, a frame composed of two like sheetmetal stampings secured together at a central joint and forming anopaque circle having a chamber provided with a front opening forming aseat for a jewel; an opaque closure for the scintillations

